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Who We Are

The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association is a registered charitable organization dedicated to showcasing the Harvard aircraft and honouring those who served in them during World War II.

We are celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2025!

Our Mission

Our mission is to acquire, preserve, restore, maintain, display and demonstrate the Harvard and other training aircraft associated with the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan and Royal Canadian Air Force.

Our Offering

Visitors are welcome to purchase a flight, book a group tour, attend one of our special events, or simply visit us during our regular hours Tuesdays and Saturdays. We never charge admission.

We are also available for air shows, aviation displays, commemorative fly-bys and photo shoots.

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What is a Harvard?

The Harvard is probably the best known and most successful training aircraft of World War II. As part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) during the war, it helped train more than 130,000 Canadian and Allied Forces aircrew to become pilots, gunners, navigators and more. Referred to as both the “pilot maker” and “Yellow Peril”, the Harvard was a transitional aircraft. Pilots earned their wings on the Fleet Finch, de Havilland Tiger Moth and Fleet Cornell before flying the Harvard, and progressing to single-engine fighters such as the Hurricane, Spitfire and Mustang.

Where are you located?

We are located at the Tillonsburg Regional Airport (CYTB) in Ontario, Canada.

Are you a museum?

We do not have museum status, but are a registered charitable organization.

Can I go for a flight?

Absolutely! Our primary flying season is May to October on weekends, but we can sometimes accommodate other requests. Please visit our Fly with Us page for more information.

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